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Budget 2021 announced additional support of $300 million over 2 years to Canadian Heritage to establish a Recovery Fund for Heritage, Arts, Culture and Sport Sectors.Description
The Department of Canadian Heritage plays a vital role in Canadians’ cultural and civic life by fostering an environment where Canadians can experience dynamic cultural expressions, celebrate Canada’s history and heritage, and build strong communities. Budget 2021 announced additional support of $300 million over 2 years to Canadian Heritage to establish a Recovery Fund for Heritage, Arts, Culture and Sport Sectors. The Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) will receive an additional $10 million in 2022-2023 to deliver the Supporting the Foundations of Cultural Infrastructure Initiative.
Eligible Applicants
The funding will provide a 1-time project-based support to recipients with approved funding for a project that is currently under way.
Priority will be given to projects from Indigenous peoples, equity-deserving groups, official language minority and rural and remote communities, and under-represented artistic disciplines.
Eligible Expenses
- Cost overruns related to existing CCSF eligible expenses including professional fees, capital expenses, and administration expenses
- Losses of fundraising or partnership opportunities to the project underway directly resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic
Deadline Date
January 13, 2023Contact
Contact Name: Department of Canadian Heritage
Phone Number: 819-997-0055 or 1-866-811-0055 (toll-free)